Digital Commons Network^™

Adverse Childhood Experiences And Diet Quality In Young African American Women: A Descriptive Analysis Of A Community-Based Survey, Thilini Fernando, Sparkle Springfield Phd

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Background: High exposure to ACEs (4+) is associated with an increased risk of CVD and poorer health behaviors in adulthood. However, evidence is limited in young adults^2-4. Aims. To describe diet quality and exposure to ACEs in AA women aged 18-35 years old. Methods: Descriptive analysis of survey data collected in self-identified AA women aged 18-35 (N=512). Assessments included self-reported ACE exposure (4+ indicates high risk) and WELL Diet score (range 0-120; higher score = better diet quality). Results: XX% of our sample reported high ACEs exposure. Mean Well Diet score was xx (sd:) out of …

Haymarket Internship, Enkh-Ariun Munkhgerel Ms.

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Currently, I intern at Haymarket Center in the Women’s Integrated Program. I work with women of all backgrounds experiencing drug and substance use disorder. My responsibilities include group counseling based on cognitive behavioral therapy, chemical dependency, and coping mechanisms. I facilitate two group sessions a day on Mondays and Tuesdays. Moreover, I provide one-on-one counseling for individual clients if their primary counselor is busy or absent. My groups comprise of lectures affiliated to recovery, worksheets, and activities. Upon completion, I collect and report group notes onto our Haymarket online system for patient records and progress.

What Type Of Person Would Be Willing To Fly With Children? A Multi-Model Analysis, Sean R. Crouse, Elizabeth K. Combs, Katherine Bell, Geovanny Lopez, Lissa S. Bern, Kimberly M. Bracewell, Scott R. Winter, Stephen Rice

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

The purpose of this study was to assess the type of person who would be willing to fly with children in various scenarios.

A quantitative methodology and a non-experimental research approach were used in this study. A two-stage approach created a regression equation then assessed model fit. Six hundred and twenty participants were recruited for the study. The dataset was split randomly into two groups to facilitate the two-stage approach, resulting in 310 participants per stage. The study used 14 possible predictors to determine willingness to fly in five different scenarios.

Five models were created and found between two and …

Divergent Attitudes Regarding The Benefits Of Face Masks In Aviation Colleges And Universities, Andrew Dattel, Maxine Lubner, Peiheng Gao, Hanzi Xie

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Opinions and practices regarding face masks (FM) to attenuate COVID-19’s spread remains polarized across the United States. We examined whether these attitudes extend to the aviation collegiate community. A 14-question survey was sent to 90 aviation colleges and universities throughout the country. Responses were solicited from students, faculty, and staff. Of the 598 respondents, 77% were students, 13% were faculty, and 10% were staff. Pilots comprised 66% of the respondents. A Principal Component Analysis reduced the questions to two scales: Benefits and Inconvenience. Females, non-pilots, and older respondents reported greater benefits to wearing a FM and fewer inconveniences. A multiple …

The Great Divide On Vulnerability: Dating Applications Vs. Reality, Joseph Adams

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Many turn to technology for self-expression as they connect with others with the same values. Unfortunately, many people lose their self-expression skills in the non-digital world and communicate their intimate intents with others through dating applications like Hinge. However, dating apps (like the one mentioned) are scientifically proven to cause users psychological distress, anxiety, depression, or self-image issues. Though we cannot change people’s communicational customs, we can discover ways to close the gap between the digital and real-world when verbalizing intimate feelings. My method for collecting results includes taking a qualitative analysis through creating a survey that will decipher the …

Effects Of Simulated Atmospheres On The Growth And Persistence Of Microbial Space Isolates, Kaitlyn Nielsen, Takara O'Brien

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

With space exploration efforts on the rise, there is a call for research regarding the practical biological aspects of long duration space flight and the impact on the human microbiome. Bacterial colonies called biofilms experience increased virulence and viability under the conditions of microgravity. This study aims to determine whether the microorganisms Rhodotorula and Candida parapsilosis isolated from the International Space Station (ISS), are facultative anaerobes or obligate anaerobes. Previous research has shown that these biofilms not only pose an increased threat to the health of the astronauts, but prove to be resistant to multiple antibiotic stressors. This research serves …

Small Business Safety Hazards Inspection And Recommendations, Justin Grillot, Cameron Pike, Nicole Hester, Priscila N. Casado

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

College of Aviation Graduate Studies, Master of Occupational Safety Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus, FL

Background: The primary goal of this project was to enhance graduate student learning through observation and analysis of health and safety program elements in an active commercial enterprise. A secondary purpose was to provide meaningful health and safety input to the visited company. Company participation was voluntary and based on a request made to the local chamber of commerce. The inspection was conducted in October 2021 at a Central Florida manufacturing facility.

Approach: The team evaluated employee protection by observing active production processes …

Ergonomic Assessment Of A Barista, Miguel Bastos, John Kleber

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Highly repetitive manual tasks such as those performed by a barista can put workers at risk of developing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). These disorders can cause both short-term and long-term pain for workers and come at high financial costs for employers. The purpose of this case study is the evaluation of potential risk associated with tasks performed by baristas and to provide recommendations for limiting the potential development of these disorders. This case study focused on a barista working in Texas. The subject is a 24-year-old female who has worked as a barista for over a year. The Rapid Entire …

Battery Health And Monitoring System, Ying Zheng, Ryan Taylor, Teshome Teshome

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Lithium-ion batteries have widespread and varied use in modern technology, but are susceptible to degradation. This degradation cannot be avoided due to the mechanism these batteries use to charge and discharge, and because of this the accurate prediction of battery life is a valuable asset; especially when they are critical components of equipment. This task is made difficult due to the diversity present in operating conditions and charging cycle conditions produced by real-world usage of these batteries. Using real-time data collected from 10 flights of three separate Cessna C-700 aircraft, we develop a meaningful prediction model to improve the reliability …

Ergonomics Case Study: Ea-6b Aircraft Maintainer, Alexander Pepin, John L. Kleber

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Keeping our military aircraft mechanics healthy is essential for the defense of the country. To better understand the conditions which on-duty aircraft maintainers face, A series of ergonometric evaluations were performed on a retired United States Marine Corps mechanic as he simulated tasks performed while maintaining EA-6B Prowler aircraft. Four tasks were evaluated with either the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) tool, or the Washington State Risk Assessment Checklist (WAC). The tasks were grouped as being either strenuous or repetitive. The strenuous tasks involved high physical exertion. Repetitive tasks were less demanding but needed to be performed many times during …

Measurement Of The Salivary Hormones Cortisol And Melatonin In Embry-Riddle Students, Brianna Magdaleno

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

College students tend to have more stress and less sleep than many people. Cortisol and melatonin are stress hormones responding to a physical or emotional stressor. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate these essential hormones in saliva samples from students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University coursing the majors of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The selected course within this major is EGR 120 with the CATIA computer program. Saliva samples were obtained before and after taking the class using tubes and saliva test kits, in which students were asked to spit into the tube, and samples were analyzed …

Safety Consultation & Inspection: Reporting On A Manufacturing Facility, Holly Scammon, Nicholas Nieves, Lea Mahoney, Nelson Pusquin-Nieves, Alberto Carrillo

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Safety Consultation & Inspection: Reporting on a Manufacturing Facility

Holly Scammon, Nicholas Nieves, Lea Mahoney, Nelson Pusquin-Nieves, Alberto Carrillo

Background: In October of 2021, a safety consultation and inspection were conducted within a manufacturing facility in the Daytona Beach area. The inspection was conducted by a group of students pursuing their Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The inspection began via a conversation with the facility’s safety manager and a senior employee. The group initially discussed the current state of the workplace, the policies and procedures in place for the different operations, and a serious …

Water Sustainability In The Nile, Rileigh Hanley

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

The 2020 World Expo in 2022 is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. There is a heavy focus on global innovations when it comes to environmental sustainability. As constant damage is done to the Nile, there is heavy threat towards environmental and human security. The question, “How does the pollution of the Nile effect its surrounding countries and what innovations at the World Expo can be used to mitigate the long and short-term effects?” will be explored during this Expo. To research different innovations and different perspectives towards the threat, I will be attending conferences at the Expo that …

The Affect Of Technology In Our Brain Physcially And Mentally, Tahmina Tisha

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

1.1 Background

During the past decades, digital technology has transformed our daily lives. People of every age are now taking advantage of the vast amount of available online information and communication platforms that connect them with others. Technology helps us to generate stores and process enormous amounts of information and interact with each other rapidly and efficiently. The staggering advancement in the world of technology is becoming a big part of the brain development process physically and psychologically. It has a special role in developing children's and adult brains and affecting their ways to make decisions. This study is to …

Safety Consultation: A Directed Practical Research Project, William Fearn, Irina Gheorghieva, Cristhian Padilla Palacios, Althea Gibbons, Daniel Sokol

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

This project involved observation and analysis of the health and safety program elements in an active, commercial enterprise holding International Standards Organization (ISO) 45001:2018 Safety Management System (SMS) certification. Approach: The team evaluated employee protection by using basic inspection and audit techniques to observe active production processes and analyze health and safety performance. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fiscal year 2021 records of industry-specific health and safety violations were reviewed pre-visit. The records review did not reveal results for site-specific enforcement actions, but did show industry hazard trends. Results: Multiple hazards were identified, providing insight into SMS functional utility. …

Effects Of Emergency Vehicle Warning Lighting System Characteristics On Driver Perception And Behavior, Alec Sblendorio

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Secondary crashes, including struck-by incidents are a leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among emergency responders, such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical service providers. The introduction of light emitting diode (LED) sources and advanced lighting control systems, provides a wide range of options for emergency lighting configurations. This study investigated the impact of lighting color, intensity, modulation, and flash rate on driver behavior while traversing a traffic incident scene at night. The impact of retroreflective chevron markings in combination with lighting configurations, as well as the measurement of “moth-to-flame” effects of emergency lighting on drivers was also investigated. …

Kras Regulation Of Er-Mitochondria Calcium Flux In Colorectal Cancer, Nicholas Hill

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Basic

Vicarious Trauma Within Medical Interpreting, Kellie Freeman

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

Clinical Placement Sites Influence Student Learning And Future Employment An Integrative Literature Review, Jennifer Olmstead

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Theoretical Proposal

Faculty Experiences In Simulation Debriefing In Nurse Practitioner Programs, Jodi Duncan

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Theoretical Proposal

Addressing Obesity: A Call For Church Involvment, Katherine Riley, Julia Remelgado

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

The Effect Of Covid-19 On Video Relay Interpreter Burnout, Gabriella Laplaca

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

The Religious Asl/English Interpreter's Perspective And Practice Of Self-Care, Justin Bower

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

Male Sexual Violence: Prevalence And Consequences Of This Underreported Social Evil, Leslie Knight

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

The Affects Of Dementia On Signed Language Production For D/Deaf Clients Communicating With Sign Language Interpreters, Alayna Wade

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

Using Natural Antimicrobials With Pandas Disorder, Michelle Tonkin

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

Is An Ounce Of Simulation Worthy A Pound Of Safety? Impact Of Safety-Focused Simulation On Medication Errors And Failure To Rescue Events: A Review, Kathy Miller

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Theoretical Proposal

Strategies To Improve Nclex Pass Rates In An Undergraduate Program: A Systematic Review, Kaylyn Mcaninch

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Theoretical Proposal

Electronic Patient Portals: Promotion Of Access By Healthcare Workers Increases Patient Engagement, Dena Todd

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

The Decrease In Crime Violence And Re-Offence Rates Of Juveniles Involved In Musical Theater Arts Programs In The United States, Alexia Williams

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal